chronic gastritis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - CORRECT ANSWER Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - CORRECT ANSWER Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be...

Lifestyle changes for GERD - Eat 4 to 6 small meals a day. Limit/eliminate fatty foods, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate. Reduce spicy foods Limit alcohol/tobacco Do not eat/snack 2 to 3 hours before bed Post op care for pt having Stretta Procedure (hernia repair) - Remain on clear liquids for 24 hours Post op day 2: consume soft diet Avoid NSAIDS/Aspirin for 10 days Use proton pump inhibitors (protonix), use liquid meds No NG tubes for at least 1 month Key features of sliding hiatal h...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Asthma Attack Answer: -An asthma attack is the sudden narrowing of the airways in re- sponse to a trigger. Asthma attack triggers can include airborne irritants, respiratory illness, or strenuous exercise. -During an asthma attack, airway muscles tighten, the airways swell and inflame, and excess mucus is produced. ...

Rasmussen Patho Exam 2 (Dean James) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Liver main functions Synthesizes glucose, clotting factors maintain intravascular fluid volume serves as a blood reservoir dysphagia difficulty swallowing Causes : Parkinson disease, dementias MD,ALS,MS Gullian-Barre-syndrome vomiting protective mechanism in response to presence of irritant, infection or blockage; often preceded by nausea hiatal hernia protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the openin...

Final Exam: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I Review| Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: Peritonitis: -MEDICAL EMERGENCY -"hot belly" S/S: -Severe pain -Fever -anorexia, N/V -‘RR, “BP, ‘HR -Knife-like pain -"Board-like" abd with guarding -Decreased or absent bowel sound TX: abx Q: Appendicitis Answer: -RLQ ab pain (McBurney's point) S/S: -Persistent pain -Fever, anorexia, N/V -Rebound tenderness ...

Know the Etiology, Signs/Symptoms, Diagnosis/Diagnostics, Clinical Manifestation, Risks, Treatment and Complications for the following: ▪ Gastritis Gastritis – inflammation of the stomach lining Acute Gastritis – (just acquired) ingestion of toxins, alcohol, aspirin or other irritating substances Chronic- 2 months to become chronic Triggers of Gastritis: Alcohol, caffeine, autoimmune disease, viral or bacteria Chronic Gastritis: H Pylori is always a factor H Pylori goes very deep ...

Rasmussen University Pathophysiology Exam 2 winter 2024 with Verified Solutions Gastritis an inflammation of the stomachs mucosal lining. It can involve the entire stomach or a region. Manifestations: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. Causes: excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or certain medications such as aspirin o...

Which two processes are involved in platelet activation? Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inactivation Aggregation Adhesion - correct answers Platelet activation involves three linked processes: (1) adhesion, (2) activation, and (3) aggregation. Platelet activation stimuli include epinephrine, thrombin, and collagen. Select four common causes of anemia from the list below. Increased red cell destruction Chronic blood loss Severe bleeding Impaired erythrocyte production Blood transfusion - cor...

Essentials of Pathophysiology (NUR2063) | Path exam 2 Questions & Answers-In perimenopausal women, dysfunctional uterine bleeding is commonly associated with which of the following?Uterine tumors Inflammation of the endometrium Ovarian immaturity Irregular estrogen production Question 2 Which of the following disorders is caused by the implantation and growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity? Cystocele Endometriosis Cervical cancer Chlamydia trachomatis Question 3 Which...

NUR242/ NUR 242 Exam 3: (2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: NI and Pt teaching for Hiatal Hernia lifestyle modifications much like with GERD; monitor lung sounds and respiratory symptoms, post-op care and teaching Q: Labs/Diagnostics for Hiatal Hernia Answer: Barium Swallow Q: S/S of Gastritis Answer: Acute: epigastric pain and dyspepsia hematemesis and melena and/or vomiting; Chronic: may be asym...